Three Geneva start-ups receive support from the FONGIT Innovation Fund
Tech
9 July 2025
InTeeth is developing the InLiner, the first lingual orthodontic aligner designed to be fixed behind the teeth for discreet treatment. | © InTeeth
Geneva strengthens its support for breakthrough innovation with new FIF funding awarded to InTeeth, Speqqle, and 4D-PicoSense.
Three promising Geneva-based projects have secured funding from the FONGIT Innovation Fund (FIF), a key initiative supporting startups aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The selected companies operate in the fields of life sciences, optical data analysis, and advanced sensor technology.
Discreet orthodontics through patented lingual aligners
InTeeth received a FIF Seed Loan of CHF 100,000 to further develop the InLiner, a patented orthodontic aligner positioned behind the teeth. Designed to offer a discreet and non-invasive alternative to traditional braces, the InLiner allows for continuous wear, improved oral hygiene, and personalized comfort. Led by physicist and CEO Hugo Meley, InTeeth was also named among the Top 15 of the 2025 W.A. de Vigier Award and previously received a FIF Grant in 2022.
Accelerating optical data analysis with adaptable software
Speqqle, a spin-off from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), was also awarded a FIF Seed Loan of CHF 100,000. Founded by Dr. Iris Crassee, the company is developing high-precision optical analysis software that integrates multiple scientific models for rapid and accurate interpretation of optical data. This additional funding follows a previous FIF Grant of CHF 50,000 and supports the company’s ongoing development under FONGIT’s Full Support program.
Improving obstacle detection with next-generation sensors
The third project, 4D-PicoSense, a research initiative at UNIGE, received a CHF 50,000 FIF Grant. The team is developing a new generation of sensor technology designed to overcome the limitations of conventional LiDAR and camera systems in autonomous vehicles. The patented solution offers high-speed, accurate depth sensing across all lighting conditions, including intense sunlight and fog, representing a significant advancement in obstacle detection.
